Tanner Barnes
Celina,TX
Summary
Paramedic with 11 years experience in a variety of settings including emergency department, urgent care, private ems, and airport. Proficient in multiple healthcare computer systems to provide quality documentation and hand-off for continum of patient care. Self-directed and driven individual with a thirst for education and continual knowledge to provide compassionate and efficient patient centered care. My goal is to be a active team member within the colony fire and ems department in order to better serve our community.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Paramedic
The Colony ER Hospital
The Colony, TX
10.2019 - Current
- Proficient with Piccolo, Medonic, and Triage laboratory machines.
- Proficient with EPD computer systems and charting.
- Skilled with a multitude of emergency room paramedic responsibilities such as but not limited to: IV starts, medication management, wound care, documentation, vital signs, airway management assistance.
- Competent with performing and interpreting 12-lead EKGs and monitoring rhythm strips.
- Excel with orthopedic procedures such as but not limited to: splinting, casting, reduction, conscious sedation, foreign body removal.
- Adept with quick triage prioritization and assessment.
- Lead paramedic involving duties such as maintaining certifications/licenses within the department.
- Leadership skills involving positive management with scheduling employees.
- Collaboration with lab manager on maintaining COLA accreditation.
- SAMA training to help prevent aggression from becoming physically harmful in patients.
ER Technician/Lab Manager
Legacy ER and Urgent Care
Coppell, TX
05.2016 - 06.2020
- Proficient with T-systems charting software.
- Performing IV starts, EKGs, administering IM/PO medications.
- Performing array of laboratory test from acute/critical to outpatient testing.
- Compassionate and skilled with educating patients on a multitude of disease processes.
Paramedic
Code 3 Urgent Care and Pharmacy
DFW Airport, TX
04.2019 - 10.2019
- Enhanced knowledge on public health and infection control within international airport.
- Patient testing such as flu, strep, urinalysis, urine drug screen, and urine pregnancy.
- Performing EKGs, IVs, administering IV/IM/PO medications and discharging patients.
ER Technician
Baylor Scott & White Health
Carrollton, TX
11.2014 - 02.2017
- Proficent in Medhost charting systems.
- Patient testing such as flu and strep swabs and utilizing I-Stat machine for lactic acid and blood gas checks.
- Performing blood glucose checks, splinting, bandaging, CPR and transporting patients to appropriate floor.
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response
Arlington, TX
05.2013 - 11.2014
- Provided emergency medical care to patients in pre-hospital settings.
- Responded to 911 calls as well as transfers within the city.
- Working closely with the fire department on calls.
- Working special events such as Cowboys' and Rangers' games and provided care to the sick and injured.
- Educated with the process and procedure of debriefing after a catastrophic event.
Education
EMT-Paramedic -
EMTS911
Carrollton, TX09.2018
EMT-Basic -
Training Division Fire Academy
Crowley, TX03.2013
High School Diploma -
James Martin High School
Arlington, TX06.2009
Skills
- Airway management
- Cardiac monitoring
- Medication administration
- IV Insertion
- Patient assessments
- Wound care
- Reporting and documentation
- Patient support and assistance
- Collaboration with multidisciplinary personnel
Accomplishments
- Employee of the Year - The Colony ER Hospital
Timeline
Lead Paramedic
The Colony ER Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Paramedic
Code 3 Urgent Care and Pharmacy
04.2019 - 10.2019
ER Technician/Lab Manager
Legacy ER and Urgent Care
05.2016 - 06.2020
ER Technician
Baylor Scott & White Health
11.2014 - 02.2017
EMT-Basic
American Medical Response
05.2013 - 11.2014
EMT-Paramedic -
EMTS911
EMT-Basic -
Training Division Fire Academy
High School Diploma -
James Martin High School
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